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Innovation is like looking for pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. You have to find a lot of pieces that don't match to find the one or two pieces that match.

--Edward Conard


deep in the trenches
a forest of cardboard trees
and  stained glass windows
twiddling pieces through fingers
sizing up like private eye

a piece here…and there
like a long drawn out story
finally middle latched shut
and made the sign of the cross
now I aim for the quadrants

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/8/2024 11:52:00 AM

So Kim, I suspect this applies to a lot more than jigsaw puzzles. We do have to try a lot of things--even in thinking--before we see what we want at the given moment. Sounds a lot like writing poetry too. TY!!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2024 6:27:00 PM

True so true! :) Thank you, Duke!

Paige Hind

Date: 2/20/2024 9:52:00 AM

It seems the sign of the cross is the end of the trenches? Beautiful poetry, Kim. I love "cardboard trees" and "stained glass windows" - in your trenches. It seems like it's your own way of questioning, but you give it to God...

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2024 6:27:00 PM

No, it wasn’t! Was a tough puzzle but I did finish it! My 9 yr old grandson wanted me to do this 1000 piece puzzle. Hopefully the stick-to-it-ness will help him in future endeavours. xx Thank you!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/18/2024 5:09:00 AM

Dear Kim, Your poem, struck a chord with me. The words you used, such as being “deep in the trenches” amidst a “forest of cardboard trees”, beautifully portrayed the intricate journey of innovation. Your analogy of finding pieces that don’t match before uncovering the ones that do is insightful. It reflects the perseverance and determination inherent in the creative process. It inspires reflection on the beauty and complexity of pursuing new ideas. Wonderful poem, Kim. - Blessings, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/19/2024 3:42:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I appreciate you, Daniel! Blessings!

Tonye George

Date: 2/17/2024 5:38:00 PM

I think I placed one or two. Nice piece Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2024 7:05:00 PM

Thanks, Tonye! My daughter and 9 year old grandson placed a couple today…every piece helps!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/17/2024 10:23:00 AM

Kim, love the metaphor for life's challenges while the title elicits a bit of mystery. Your poem is so experiential as you twiddle pieces and size up your progress. Have enjoyed sharing your journey as you put together this jigsaw puzzle. I do love jigsaw puzzles and can't wait until we have place to permanently set up a jigsaw puzzle. Many thanks for this unique poem!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2024 7:06:00 PM

Thank you, Sam! Glad you enjoyed! :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/17/2024 6:03:00 AM

Jigsaw pieces are frustrating because you are sure that those few on the table are part of a storm brewing in the sky, but in actual fact they are a part of the large lake below. i can see you enjoy puzzles from your clever poem, grandchildren are the best we love them so much. My grand daughter turned one year old on the lst January this year, she is she a darling Kim, until she was born last year I couldn't understand the love that encompasses and bonds you, now I'm totally hooked! Hugs and blessings Jen.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2024 7:36:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your heart, your joy, your little darling! As I close in on the last portions of this bear of a puzzle, I feel very proud for sticking to it! God bless!